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Worship As It Is in Heaven

Original issueThe Heartbeat of The Remnant · March/April 2003 · Volume 9 · Number 2

“Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
in earth,
as it is in heaven.”
Matthew 6:10

Two imprisoned men praying toward a barred window
1ST CENTURY WORSHIP

I’m sure you will all agree that there are one thousand words in these two pictures. They need no explanation; however, I would like to make just a few comments as we consider how far the church in America has fallen.

It is very clear from reading in Acts, as well as in other writings, that the early church was filled with awe in the presence of God. The picture of Paul and Silas is just one example of this. With reverent humility, they worshiped God and joined in with those in the heavenlies.

How different things are now in this 21st century! No one cries. No one is broken in the presence of the living God. Today worship has taken on a Hollywood air that would make Paul and Silas weep. The atmosphere is charged with emotions and loud music, while proud-faced musicians scream sanctified words to unsanctified music. Lord, send revival to America, and let it start with me.

Musicians performing with guitars, drums, amplifiers, and stage lights
21ST CENTURY WORSHIP

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Worship As It Is in Heaven. . The Heartbeat of The Remnant, March/April 2003 · Volume 9 · Number 2. Source pages 7.

Charity Christian Fellowship

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